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Aebersold Vol.42
Here’s a great way to expand your blues playing in every key. And, it’s real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music and see just how fast your ear takes over. You’ll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that confidence will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. Transposed for all instruments. Each key contains a different blues melody and two compatible chord/scale progressions. It’s enjoyable and it’s sure to make you a better blues player. Get started now with this great addition to the series. The outstanding rhythm section is James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

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Use for individual or group playing and practicing. If you use this volume in conjunction with Volume 1 you will have a solid foundation from which to meet any new challenge you may encounter. This set will quickly change the practice habits of many musicians . . . instrumentalists as well as vocalists. It covers (all twelve keys) major, minor (dorian, harmonic and melodic), dominant 7th, half-diminished, lydian, and sus. 4. It also has a very slow blues in F and one in Bb. A total of 31 different tracks with a lot of variety. This is an extremely thorough practice set. The tempos are not fast, which allows everyone, beginner or advanced, to have an opportunity to sharpen his skills. The booklet contains a wealth of information on practicing, ear training, nomenclature, chromaticism, digital patterns, cycle exercises, fourth exercises, double-time passages, comments to band directors (concert, stage/jazz, orchestra and vocal), backgrounds for warm-up period, and exercises which correspond to the written tracks, and more. There is enough here to keep everyone busy for a long time. Use this set and your imagination and look out!

Aebersold Vol.1
Beginning/Intermediate. Easy to understand and inspiring for all musicians wishing to explore the secrets of jazz improv. CD includes blues in Bb and F, four dorian minor tracks, four-measure cadences, cycle of dominants, 24-measure song, II/V7 in all keys. Book includes transposed parts for all instruments. The CD includes Jamey playing exercises from the book. Hear the master clinician show you exactly how it's done!
Rhythm Section: Jamey Aebersold (p); Rufus Reid (b); Jonathan Higgins (d)

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An album of six jazz originals, the Jazz Album<> is a versatile and useful volume for all treble clef instrument players with Piano accompaniment. Jeffery Wilson covers many musical styles such as Waltz and twelve-bar and mixes them with some jazzy magic to make a fantastic cool and swinging extravaganza! The major brands of Jazz are encountered and this is an ideal vehicle for introducing improvisation and can be played on a huge variety of instruments.
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Eleven essential jazz standards and 3 important 'workout' tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. This book is an excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation, actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes it’s own specific tips and suggestions on how to approach soloing over it. Scales are written out for every chord change.
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Aebersold Vol.2
Beginning/Intermediate. The blues have contained the very essence of the jazz sound since the 1920s. A player who masters the sound and feel of the blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener. Contains 11 different blues melodies and is a natural follow-up to Volume 1 or Volume 21. Tempos are not fast. Presented in various keys with a variety of moods from slow to rock. Chords and scales are written in the staff for each track.
Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (p); Rufus Reid (b); Mike Hyman (d)
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Intermediate/Advanced. From the source! Paquito produced and oversaw the recording himself using his own world renowned band! The diverse music presented here is a welcome addition to every musician's Play-A-Long library. This set contrasts the thrill of hot, exciting Latin classics with the meditative, laid-back feel of Brazilian favorites. A refreshing change of pace.
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Aebersold Vol.91
Intermediate/Advanced. A collection of excellent tunes well-known to jazz fans and musicians because they have been played and recorded so often. Presented here is a nice assortment of forms and harmonies. Many of these songs, written by jazz musicians for jazz musicians, will become your personal favorites.
Rhythm Section: Mark Levine (p); Rufus Reid (b); Barry Ries (d)
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Intermediate. 12 jazz favourites by the world renowned composer, arranger, and saxophone recording artist, Oliver Nelson. Includes one tune by Leonard Feather. A variety of feels and time signatures with a cooking rhythm section. This is the chance for everyone to discover and enjoy Oliver Nelson's brilliant melodic touch and harmonic sense.
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Intermediate. The rhythm section sparkles on this exciting collection of 12 of the world's most popular songs. You'll enjoy the variety and be impressed with the nice balance of old and new well-known selections. Outstanding harmonic variety throughout. Once you've played through this Play-A-Long set, you're sure to see why these songs have become jazz/pop favourites over the last 5 decades. Book includes lyrics.
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